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What to know about Team USA's 2024 Olympics basketball rosters
As the excitement builds for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, basketball fans around the globe are keeping an eye on Team USA's rosters. Known for its star-studded lineups and storied history in international competition, Team USA's basketball squads always garner significant attention and speculation. ABOVE VIDEO: Breakdancing set to make its debut at the Paris OlympicsHere's a comprehensive guide to what we know so far about the Team USA basketball rosters for the upcoming Olympics:MEN'S BASKETBALLLeading the charge for the men's team is head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr, known for his successful coaching tenure with the Golden State Warriors and his extensive playing career, brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and leadership to the team. His experience in managing elite talent and executing strategic gameplay will be pivotal as Team USA strives to reclaim gold after a challenging outing in Tokyo 2020.The team is highlighted by 12 athletes with extensive USA Basketball experience, including three-time Olympic champion Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) and the NBA’s all-time scoring leader LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), who owns a pair of Olympic gold medals.In addition to Durant and James, the 2024 USA Men’s National Team features Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics), Kawhi Leonard (L.A. Clippers) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).The squad boasts a combined 11 Olympic appearances and owns 10 Olympic gold medals as well as three FIBA World Cup titles. In total, the U.S. will take 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs and six NBA champions to Paris.WOMEN'S BASKETBALLCheryl Reeve, the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx and a highly respected figure in women's basketball, leads Team USA's women's basketball squad. Reeve’s championship pedigree and ability to maximize player talent make her a formidable leader as the team strives for Olympic gold.The team is highlighted by 12 athletes with extensive USA Basketball experience, including Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury), who will make a record sixth straight Olympic appearance, and nine athletes who have already earned at least one Olympic gold medal.In addition to Taurasi, the 2024 USA Women’s National Team includes Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx), Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury), Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces), Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty), Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm), Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun), A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces).The squad has a combined 15 Olympic gold medals, 18 FIBA Women’s World Cup titles and 55 WNBA All-Star appearances. The team also boasts eight WNBA champions, three WNBA MVPs and five WNBA Rookies of the Year. For just the second time in history of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team program, every member of the Olympic Team has either an Olympic or World Cup gold medal (2012).
As the excitement builds for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, basketball fans around the globe are keeping an eye on Team USA's rosters.
Known for its star-studded lineups and storied history in international competition, Team USA's basketball squads always garner significant attention and speculation.
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Here's a comprehensive guide to what we know so far about the Team USA basketball rosters for the upcoming Olympics:
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Leading the charge for the men's team is head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr, known for his successful coaching tenure with the Golden State Warriors and his extensive playing career, brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and leadership to the team. His experience in managing elite talent and executing strategic gameplay will be pivotal as Team USA strives to reclaim gold after a challenging outing in Tokyo 2020.
The team is highlighted by 12 athletes with extensive USA Basketball experience, including three-time Olympic champion Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) and the NBA’s all-time scoring leader LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), who owns a pair of Olympic gold medals.
In addition to Durant and James, the 2024 USA Men’s National Team features Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics), Kawhi Leonard (L.A. Clippers) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).
The squad boasts a combined 11 Olympic appearances and owns 10 Olympic gold medals as well as three FIBA World Cup titles. In total, the U.S. will take 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs and six NBA champions to Paris.
Bam Adebayo, guard
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Adebayo has won an Olympic gold medal (2020).
Adebayo has played seven NBA seasons with Miami. He’s a three-time NBA All-Star (2020, 2023, 2024), one-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (2024) and four-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020-23).
Devin Booker, guard
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Booker has won an Olympic gold medal (2020).
He has played nine NBA seasons with Phoenix, and is a four-time NBA All-Star (2020-22, 2024), All-NBA First Team (2022), All-NBA Third Team (2024) and NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016).
Stephen Curry, guard
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Curry is a two-time World Cup champion (2010, 2014) and will make his Olympic debut this summer.
He has played his whole career thus far with the Golden State Warriors (2009-present), and is a member of four NBA Champion Golden State Warriors teams (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). Curry was named the 2022 Finals MVP.
Anthony Davis, forward/center
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Davis has won an Olympic gold medal (2012).
He has played 12 NBA seasons with the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2012-19) and Los Angeles Lakers, helping the Lakers capture the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title in 2023.
Kevin Durant, forward
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Durant is the USA’s all-time Olympic statistical leader in total points (435), scoring average (19.8 ppg), field goals (146), 3-point field goals (74) and free throws (69). He ranks third in rebounds (118) and blocks (16) and fourth in games played (24) and assists (71).
Anthony Edwards, guard
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Edwards has played three seasons with Minnesota, leading the Timberwolves to its second-ever Western Conference Finals appearance in 2024.
Joel Embiid, center
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Embiid will make his USA Basketball national team debuts when the United States hosts Canada on July 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to open the USA Basketball Showcase.
He has played eight seasons (2016-24) with Philadelphia after sitting out his first two seasons in the NBA while rehabbing a broken navicular bone in his foot. He was named the 2023 NBA MVP after averaging 33.1 ppg, 10.2 rpg and 4.2 apg in 34.6 mpg while shooting 54.8% from the field.
Tyrese Haliburton, guard
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Haliburton has played four NBA seasons with Sacramento and Indiana. He led the NBA in assists and set the Pacers single-season record with 752 helpers in 2024.
Jrue Holiday, guard
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Holiday has won an Olympic gold medal (2020).
Has has played for the Philadelphia 76ers (2009-13), New Orleans Pelicans (2013-2020), Milwaukee Bucks (2020-23) and Boston Celtics (2023-present), and was a member of the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks.
LeBron James, forward
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James, who has scored 273 points (3rd all-time among Americans) in the Olympics, will compete in his fourth Games and first since 2012. He won gold in 2008 and 2012 and made his Olympics debut in 2004 (bronze). James also owns a 2007 FIBA Tournament of the Americas gold medal.
Kawhi Leonard, Forward/Guard
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Leonard will make his USA Basketball national team debuts when the United States hosts Canada on July 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to open the USA Basketball Showcase.
He has played 11 NBA seasons with San Antonio, Toronto and L.A. Clippers, and is a two-time NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP in 2014 with San Antonio and 2019 with Toronto.
Jayson Tatum, forward
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Tatum has won an Olympic gold medal (2020).
He has played seven NBA seasons with Boston, and appeared in the 2022 NBA Finals, falling to Golden State 4-2.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Cheryl Reeve, the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx and a highly respected figure in women's basketball, leads Team USA's women's basketball squad. Reeve’s championship pedigree and ability to maximize player talent make her a formidable leader as the team strives for Olympic gold.
The team is highlighted by 12 athletes with extensive USA Basketball experience, including Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury), who will make a record sixth straight Olympic appearance, and nine athletes who have already earned at least one Olympic gold medal.
In addition to Taurasi, the 2024 USA Women’s National Team includes Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx), Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury), Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces), Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty), Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm), Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun), A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces).
The squad has a combined 15 Olympic gold medals, 18 FIBA Women’s World Cup titles and 55 WNBA All-Star appearances. The team also boasts eight WNBA champions, three WNBA MVPs and five WNBA Rookies of the Year. For just the second time in history of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team program, every member of the Olympic Team has either an Olympic or World Cup gold medal (2012).
Napheesa Collier, Forward/Guard
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Collier will return to the 2024 squad after a 6-0 run toward a gold medal in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympic Games.
She currently plays for the Minnesota Lynx. Honors include All-WNBA first team (2023), All-WNBA second team (2020), WNBA All-Defensive second team (2023, 2020), WNBA Rookie of the Year (2019), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2019), AP WNBA Rookie of the Year (2019), ESPNW WNBA Rookie of the Year (2019), three-time WNBA All-Star (2023, 2021, 2019), among others
Kahleah Copper, Forward/Guard
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Copper was a member of the 2022 USA Women’s National Team, which captured its 11th World Cup gold medal in Sydney.
She currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury and has played eight WNBA seasons with Washington and Chicago, earning the WNBA championship in 2021 and being named WNBA Finals MVP.
Chelsea Gray, Guard
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Gray was a member of the 2022 USA Women’s National Team, which captured its 11th World Cup gold medal in Sydney.
She currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces, and has won three WNBA championships, two with the Aces (2023, 2022) and one with the Los Angeles Sparks (2016). She also led Las Vegas to the 2022 Commissioner's Cup title
Brittney Griner, Center
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Griner will return to the 2024 squad after a 6-0 run toward a gold medal in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympic Games.
She currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury. She has played 10 WNBA seasons with Phoenix, winning the 2014 WNBA title and amassing numerous accolades.
Sabrina Ionescu, Guard
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Ionescu was a members of the 2022 USA Women’s National Team, which captured its 11th World Cup gold medal in Sydney.
She currently plays for the New York Liberty. She's played four WNBA seasons with New York, and is a two-time WNBA All-Star (2022, 2023).
Jewell Loyd, Guard
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Loyd returns to the 2024 squad after a 6-0 run toward a gold medal in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympic Games.
She currently plays for the Seattle Storm. She owns two WNBA titles with Seattle (2018, 2020) and led the team to the 2021 Commissioner's Cup.
Kelsey Plum, Guard
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Plum won gold in Tokyo as a member of the USA 3x3 Women’s National Team.
She currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces. She has played six years in the WNBA, five of which have been with the Aces (2018-2023), capturing consecutive WNBA titles in 2022 and 2023, and the 2022 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup
Breanna Stewart, Forward/Center
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Stewart returns to the 2024 squad after a 6-0 run toward a gold medal in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympic Games.
She currently plays for the New York Liberty. Honors include WNBA MVP (2018), WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021), two-time WNBA Finals MVP (2018, 2020), five-time All-WNBA first team (2018, 2020-23), All-WNBA second team (2016), three-time WNBA All-Defensive second team (2016, 2020, 2021), five-time WNBA All-Star (2017-18, 2021-23), WNBA Rookie of the Year (2016), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2016), WNBA Commissioner’s Cup MVP (2021), WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title (2021), EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2021, 2023), among others.
Diana Taurasi, Guard
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Taurasi, who is a five-time Olympian, has played more games than any other women’s player in USA Basketball Olympic history (38) and is second in points scored (414), trailing only Lisa Leslie (488).
She currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury.
Alyssa Thomas, Forward
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Thomas was a members of the 2022 USA Women’s National Team, which captured its 11th World Cup gold medal in Sydney.
She currently plays for the Connecticut Sun.Honors include four-time WNBA All-Star (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014), two-time WNBA All-Defensive first team (2020, 2023), three-time WNBA All-Defensive second team (2017, 2019, 2022), among others.
A'ja Wilson, Forward
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Wilson returns to the 2024 squad after a 6-0 run toward a gold medal in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympic Games.
She currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces. She led Las Vegas to two-straight WNBA titles (2022, 2023) and the 2022 WNBA Commissioner's Cup title.
Jackie Young, Guard
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Young won gold in Tokyo as a member of the USA 3x3 Women’s National Team.
She currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces. A two-time All-Star, Young has played with the Aces for five seasons and won back-to-back championships with the team (2022, 2023) and a Commissioner’s Cup title (2022).
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